Leading-Edge in Computational Methods for Tunnelling and Underground Construction

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is dedicated to the theme of computational methods for tunneling and underground construction. In addition to model tests and theoretical calculation, computational methods have become essential due to the rapid development of computer technology, which has been commonly used to find solutions to geotechnical problems in tunnelling and underground construction. Several computational methods, such as the finite difference method (FDM), finite element limit analysis (FELA), finite element method (FEM), boundary element method (BEM), discontinuous deformation analysis (DDA) method, discrete element method (DEM), particle flow method (PFM), etc. have been improved and employed to compute several problems for tunneling and underground constructions owing to the complexity of such engineering problems. Further, an actual physical counterpart can be established and reflected in numerical software such as ABAQUS, PLAXIS, OPTUM, MIDAS, and ANSYS, subsequently providing the optimal parameters for the design and construction of underground engineering. The aim of this Special Issue is to provide guidelines for potential users of these new computational methods and prospects of further development of computational methods for tunneling and underground space engineering. Moreover, optimization algorithms, artificial intelligence, hybrid intelligent systems, smart techniques, and applications in the area of tunneling and underground construction are of interest.

Dr. Van Qui Lai
Dr. Suraparb Keawsawasvong
Guest Editors

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